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My name is Rebecca Mangan. I worked for Walmart for 3 and a half years.

I had been taking the medications Paroxotine and Yaz for about 15 years for my Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Your insurance company doesn't cover Yaz, so I tried to get prior authorization for at least a percentage of it to get covered. It was denied. The appeal was also denied.

I explained that I tried the generic. I have a scar on my face from passing out. Yaz is the only birth control that is approved for PMDD. PMDD is so rare that your appeals department may not understand the seriousness of it.

Since being off Yaz I have been fired from Walmart. Women with PMDD have trouble keeping jobs. I did great on the Yaz for many years. This is the first time in my life being fired at the age of 44.

Now with untreated PMDD I had to find a new job. I left that job early with an lie because not many people understand PMDD. I am welcome back at my new job, but can I handle it? I tried to kill myself.

I really desire to be dead, but don't have the guts to kill myself. Why am I telling you all of this? My downward spiral all began because I was denied the proper medication. I wasn't in Yaz all those years because of personal preference.

I have a serious disorder that impacts every aspect of my life. It would be nice if you could call Walmart and take the blame to clear my record, but I don't think you'll do that. So the best thing you can do is instruct your employees about the seriousness of PMDD. They could take the clients needs more seriously.

My life is in shambles right now due to untreated PMDD due to your insurance company's decision. I'm shocked I didn't get fired sooner, but I was a good worker. You might never deal with another woman with PMDD. It wouldn't have broke your bank to help out one woman with a desperate need.

Even covering part of the cost would have helped.

Please educate your staff on PMDD, and listening to the needs of clients. My Dr wouldn't make a request that wasn't necessary.

User's recommendation: If you can't get your needed medication covered. Order from Canada.

Location: San Clemente, California

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